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Stop Expecting Everyone to Be Like You

Have you ever felt frustrated because someone didn’t meet you halfway? Maybe a friend didn’t return the energy you gave, or a colleague didn’t approach a project the way you would have. It’s a hard pill to swallow, but here’s the truth: not everyone thinks, feels, or acts like you. And that’s okay.

When I was a kid, a close friend once told me, “Don’t expect, you’ll quickly get disappointed”, the same dialogue was repeated by another friend again a decade later.

The Problem with Expecting Everyone to Be Like You

When we project our own way of thinking onto others, we set ourselves up for disappointment. It’s human nature to assume that people will show up, care, or act the way we would. But here’s what I’ve seen, read, heard, and experienced: expecting others to match your energy, effort, or thought process is a fast track to frustration.

What Can You Do Instead?

• Meet People Where They Are
  Not everyone is wired like you, and that’s their strength, not a flaw. The next time someone approaches a situation differently, take a step back and try to understand their perspective instead of judging it against your own.

• Release Expectations
  This doesn’t mean lowering your standards. It means detaching from the idea that people owe you the same effort you give them. Remember: their actions say more about them than about you.

• Set Boundaries Instead of Expectations
  It’s fine to expect kindness or respect, but instead of getting upset when people don’t deliver, set clear boundaries. Protect your energy and focus on what you can control: your response.

Why This Shift Matters

Letting go of expectations doesn’t mean you stop caring: it means you stop trying to control what’s beyond your reach. It’s freeing, and it allows you to focus your energy on things (and people) that truly align with you.

You can’t change how others think or act, but you can change how much space you give their behavior in your life. :)

Let me know: what’s one expectation you’re letting go of today? Reply to this email, I’d love to hear from you.

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Economy

• Australian Economic Outlook: Michael Miller, CEO of News Corp Australia, observed that the Australian economy feels stagnant, with personal finances under pressure and interest rates potentially remaining steady. He emphasized the need for supportive policies to foster innovation and entrepreneurship, highlighting the importance of immigration for economic growth.

  The Australian

• Stock Market Movements: U.S. stock futures showed positive trends, with the Nasdaq aiming to rebound and the Dow seeking to end a six-session losing streak. Notably, Broadcom reported significant earnings driven by a surge in AI revenues, and Apple shares reached a record high due to optimism around new AI features.

  Investopedia

Marketing

• Advertising Industry Transformation: The advertising sector is undergoing significant changes due to data, technology, and AI integration. The recent $30 billion merger between Omnicom Group and Interpublic Group aims to create the world's largest advertising business, focusing on AI and technology rather than traditional creativity. This shift is in response to the dominance of tech giants like Google and Meta in the ad market.

  The Wall Street Journal

• AI-Driven Marketing Platforms: Klaviyo, an AI-driven marketing platform, is experiencing growth following a significant pullback. Known for its machine learning capabilities that help businesses target customers via email, text, and notifications, Klaviyo's financials show strong year-over-year growth, positioning it as a significant player in the market.

  Investors.com

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Analytics

• Advancements in Autonomous Agents: Executives forecast that autonomous agents, capable of independently performing tasks such as making purchases and scheduling meetings, will become viable due to recent advancements in step-by-step reasoning. OpenAI's CFO anticipates significant progress in this area, envisioning the achievement of artificial general intelligence (AGI) within a few years.

  Reuters

• AI's Economic Impact: AI continues to significantly boost economic growth, with productivity gains from AI expected to contribute to global GDP. Estimates suggest that AI could increase corporate profits by trillions annually, depending on technology adoption rates and the redeployment of worker time into other activities.

  McKinsey & Company

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